Aren't You Supposed To Be Dead Already?

"And you will always be my first mentor." Jake grinned happily. Glancing secretly in the direction of a certain Gremlin, he then whispered, "At least you actually taught me something."

"I can hear you!" Cekt's croaking voice suddenly boomed in his left ear as if the alien had just teleported to him. When Jake reflexively turned his head in the direction of the noise, he was dismayed to find that it was indeed not just an impression.

Judging by his sulky countenance... the old alien was offended. Lucia also sensed that something was wrong because she let go of his embrace and stepped back with a self-conscious look, although with her olive skin it was hard to tell if she was blushing or not.